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The people with the most (and least) free time live in these states Meredith Lepore

Feel like you have no free time? Perhaps you are living in the wrong state. Coleman Furniture conducted a survey of all 50 states to see which workers have the most free time and they came out with some rather interesting findings. Read More

8 work backpacks for adults that are cooler than your dad's Lindsay Tigar

What once was considered just for school-aged kiddos or for nerds are now a mainstream must-have for every professional’s wardrobe: backpacks. Read More

The key to better workplace productivity may be the self-driving car Ladders Contributor

Cars that can drive themselves could relinquish a significant number of hours to focus on other things, like getting a head start on work. Read More

6 ways to stay calm during an overly crowded commute Jane Burnett

Here’s how to stay calm the next time you’re stuck in a tight space on your way to or from work during a commute from hell. Read More

These are the best (and worst) big cities to reside in this year Jane Burnett

Home may be where the heart is, but where you live matters as well. New WalletHub data shows that Seattle, Washington is the best big city to reside in this year. The company analyzed 62 of the biggest American cities (each with more than 300,000 residents) in terms of five factors: “quality of life,” “economy,” “safety,” … Read More

Too hot, too cold? What to wear to work when the weather is insane Paige Breaux

From sweaty subway commutes to drafty air-conditioned cubicles, weird weather patterns can make it tough to look put-together and still feel comfortable. Read More

Survey: Driving is the worst in this American city in 2018 Jane Burnett

Research has found that adding 20 minutes to your commute is like receiving a 19% pay cut. Driving in these cities definitely won’t make it any easier. Read More

Survey: The cities with the most employees who would jump ship for a higher salary Jane Burnett

The cities with the most employees willing to leave their job for more money and the other top reasons people would “most likely” leave. Read More

Personal Finance

Metro areas in America where it pays to be a commuter Derek Miller

For every city and metro area, the math breaks down a little bit differently. In some city centers, the cost of living is not much higher than the outlying metro area while some outlying metro areas have excellent commute options. Read More

Must Reads

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.